News:Recently,the Centre has urged the Supreme Court to refer to a larger Bench its decision that had applied the creamy layer principle to promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs. Facts: About Creamy Layer Concept for SC’s and ST’s: The creamy layer concept was first applied in the Indra Sawhney case, or… Continue reading Explained:Creamy layer principle in SC, ST quota for promotion: judgments, appeals
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7 PM | An Asian engine driven by India and China| 9th December 2019
Context: Role of India and China in new world order. Asia: The Asian continent, home to sixty per cent of humanity, high economic growth rates and a burgeoning middle class and markets. The Asian landmass straddles the Indo-Pacific. Asia is increasingly being defined in the broader geographical context of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through… Continue reading 7 PM | An Asian engine driven by India and China| 9th December 2019
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 9, 2019
1. “Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. The Hindu 2. What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Down to Earth 3. What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Indian Express 4. ‘Despite implementation of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 9, 2019
Daily Quiz #33 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 9, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019
“Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. Answer What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Answer What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Answer ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019
Anglo-Indians left out as Bill to extend quota in legislature gets nod
News:Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to abolish the reservation of two seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha while extending the reservation of Scheduled Castes(SC) and Schedule Tribes(ST) by 10 years. Facts: About Anglo-Indians: The term Anglo Indian is defined as per the article 366 (2) of the Indian constitution as a… Continue reading Anglo-Indians left out as Bill to extend quota in legislature gets nod
After glut, Lok Sabha Speaker caps private member bills
News:Lok Sabha Speaker has limited to three the number of private members bills that an MP can introduce in a session of Parliament. Facts: About Private members bill: A Member of Parliament who is not a Minister or not a member of the Government is regarded as a Private Member. A Bill introduced in either… Continue reading After glut, Lok Sabha Speaker caps private member bills
Asian Elephant Specialist Group meet starts in Malaysia
News:The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) 10th Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG) Meeting has started at Kota Kinabalu in Sabah,Malaysia. Facts: About the Issues to be discussed at the meet:The issues to be discussed at the meeting include: national action plans for elephant conservation by Asian elephant range states best practices in managing… Continue reading Asian Elephant Specialist Group meet starts in Malaysia
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 7th, 2019
Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’ News: Ministry of Tribal affairs will announce the 100 days achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’. The Ministry will also launch the international fashion designer Ms. Ritu Beri as Chief Design Consultant for TRIFED to promote tribal arts & culture. Facts:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 7th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #32 December 7, 2019
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